Your family means a lot to you and they grow up so fast. Why not capture those memories by getting a professional portrait taken that will be treasured for years to come. I capture moments in time, moments that only happen once. Having two young children myself, I know how often you wonder where the time has gone, the moments that have became memories and the wish that you could have those memories again. That’s what I try to do – to capture a glance, a look or an expression that tells a story
I provide a bespoke family portrait service that can be carried out indoors or outdoors at a location of your choice. Whether you want the modern contemporary “High Key” (or white background) look, a fun outdoor look or something a bit different, various styles are catered for. The sessions are very relaxed and generally last between one to two hours. If we go over time, then don’t worry, there is no hurry.
FAQ’s
How do I book a session?
To book a session or check availability contact me by phone on 07738 870645 or via the contact form at the top of this page. If by phone we can have a discussion about what you are looking for and book a date there and then. A booking fee of £25 is payable at time of booking. This will be deducted from the full session fee (£55) on the day of the session when full payment is due. Please note that the session fee is non refundable if the session is cancelled within the 24 hour period prior to the session. I am however more than happy to rearrange another date so that you don’t lose your deposit.
What happens in a home based session?
A session normally goes a bit like this:
- I will arrive at the allotted time
- After an initial conversation about what to expect and getting an idea of what you want, I will spend about 15 minutes setting the lights and background up.
- For the next hour or two I will go through a number of poses taking into consideration what you are looking for. During the shoot you may want to change outfits. The aim is to make this as relaxing and fun as we can.
- Once completed I will tidy up all of the equipment.
- At this point I will sit down and discuss what happens next.
When can we see our images?
Normally within a week of the actual photography session. The quickest way for you to see your images is through a custom web gallery built specifically for you. Your images will appear in the web gallery in a password protected area which you only you can access. If you do not have internet access I can arrange to get a proof DVD to you which you can watch on your TV in the comfort of your own home.
How long will we have to wait on our photos once ordered?
Generally once ordered, I aim to have your photos delivered to your home within 2 weeks. If you require a faster service then please talk to me beforehand and we can discuss the options.
Can we get our images on a DVD?
Unlike many photographers, I can provide a DVD containing a number of the images (the digital negatives) from the session at a cost. The cost of the DVD reflects the work in producing the images for print.
What will I wear?
For this type of picture I recommend casual clothing, something you feel relaxed in. Colours that work best include blues, greens, reds and even whites. You may even want to wear something related to your favourite hobby or sport! You can bring a change of outfits.
I would like a home session but I’m not sure I have space in my home to take pictures, how much space do you need to take photographs?
An average size living room can be used to take a number of different shots, mostly head/shoulder and 3/4 length shots. Groups shots will be limited by the size of the room, but generally I can squeeze in 5/6 people into a shot, although at a push I have done 9 people in a small living room! If you have any concerns then please contact me – I’m happy to discuss any alternative arrangements. In the event that we find that space is an issue we can arrange another session at suitable location at no extra cost.
How many photos will you take?
Depending on the session it could vary from 50 to over 100. Out of all the photos taken, I will show you the best. Depending on the number of shots taken you can expect to be shown a minimum of 20 prints.
I don’t want to purchase pictures in a frame, can I purchase the prints only?
Yes, you can purchase prints for use in your own frames. See the photography prices page for details of print only packages.